Section 1: Short title extent and commencement

The Meghalaya Tree (Preservation) Act, 1976 (Act 13 of 1976)State Act of Meghalaya · Act 13 of 1976

(1) This Act may be called the Meghalaya Tree (Preservation) Act, 1976.

(2) It shall extend to the Municipality and Cantonment areas of Shillong;

Provided that the State Government may, by notification, extend the Act to other areas of Meghalaya.

(3) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 18th May, 1976.

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Act	The Meghalaya Tree (Preservation) Act, 1976 (Act 13 of 1976)
Section	1
Marginal note	Short title extent and commencement
Jurisdiction	State of Meghalaya
Status	In force as published by the source

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